Calculating Bound Surface Charge Density at Dielectric Discontinuity

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The discussion focuses on calculating the bound surface charge density at the interface of two dielectrics with different permittivities. Given the parameters, it is established that there is no free charge at the boundary, leading to the relationship between the displacement fields D in both dielectrics. The equations derived indicate that the tangential components of the electric fields are equal, allowing for the calculation of angles and bound charge densities. The bond charge density is expressed in terms of the electric field and polarization, highlighting the complexity of the calculations. Ultimately, the challenge lies in applying Gauss's law correctly to find the bound surface charge densities for both dielectrics.
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##e_{r1}=2##
##e_{r2}=10##
##α_1=\pi /4##
##D_1=100 nC/m^2##
##ρ_s=0##
On the borderline of two dielectrics there is no free charge. Calculate the surface bond charge density of both dielectrics.
##ρ_{bs1}=?##
##ρ_{bd2}=?##

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So with the information i was given i am able to calculate some things.
Since there is no free charge ##D_{1n}=D_{2n}## so ##D_1\cos α_1=D_2 \cos α_2##
And since ##E_{1t}=E_{2t}##, ##\frac{D_1 \sin α_1}{e_{r1}}=\frac{D_2 \sin α_2}{e_{r2}}##
Dividing these equations i get ##\tan α_2=\frac{e_{r1}}{e_{r2}} \tan α_1## and i get some crazy number.
The bond charge density is ##D=e_0E+P##, ##P_1=D_1-e_0E_1##, ##P=e_0(e_r-1)E_1##
So how do i get this to work?
 
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If you express Gauss's law in terms of E instead of D you can determine that there exist different bound surface charge densities at the dielectric discontinuity.
 
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